Buy Seagate ST3400601CB-RK 400 GB External Hard Drive FireWire/USB 2.0Seagate ST3400601CB-RK 400 GB External Hard Drive FireWire/USB 2.0 Product Description:
- Push button operation and BounceBack Express software makes it fast and easy to back up data
- High-performance 7200 RPM drive with 16 MB cache and FireWire/USB 2.0 combo interface
- On/off button eliminates concerns that your hard drive hasn't been shut down safely
- Built-in self-monitoring technology continuously checks your hard drive for data safety and drive performance
- Hot-swappable, so you can connect and disconnect without turning off your computer
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Seagate Retail (ST3400601CB-RK) 400GB External Combo 16MB
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
By Roland Reinhart
You can never have enough hard drive storage. Especially if you manage digital photos, video and music files.This is the third Seagate External Drive I've purchased. I own two of this model (ST3400601CB-RK), plus a 200GB version. I use firewire (slightly faster than USB 2.0) with an iBook G4.=REVIEW=Pros:- 16 MB cache- Two firewire ports so you can daisy chain multiple drives.- Generally quiet.- They are well ventilated and don't seem to overheat.- Good quality/dependable.Cons:- Stackability. I originally bought them thinking I'd stack them. Problem is, when you lay them flat and stack, the stiffness of the firewire cable tends to shift the drives askew. I use a thick rubber band to keep them nested in place.==STRATEGY==Remember to come up with a good backup strategy:- Backup on a frequent basis (once a week).- Make multiple backups in case one becomes corrupt.- Store a copy off site (i.e. parents house, office, safe depost box) in case of physical disaster. You could get two drives of same size, backup all data identically to both of them. Then keep one off site. Just trade them on some regular basis so both are relatively up to date.==PERFORMACE TIPS==- When looking for a Seagate model, note that there seem to be 8MB cache and 16MB cache of each model. Get the 16MB. Price difference is minimal.- If you are backing up more than one computer, consider partitioning the hard drive to keep each computer's data separate.- Get two smaller drives rather than one big one so you can safely store a backup offsite.There are lots of great articles online about preventative backup. Do a little research, figure out what is right for you and stick to it!Good luck!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
By Karl K
What can I say? This baby just runs and runs. It is my third Seagate drive. They are quiet and have a reputation for being solidly built (and look and feel it). They do get hot, so have enough air around them and some air circulating in the room. Seagate says you can stack them and they are built for that, but I am afraid of the heat and how it might shortend the drive's life. Highly recommended and I will buy more as needed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By N. ME
This is certainly one of the best external hard drives that I have ever owned. It really is reliable and has a much better build quality than many of the others that I have used. The 16 mb cache also makes a difference for those huge file transfers which I am apt to do. Firewire connectivity is also a great advtantage. Theoretically it should be slower than USB 2 but the type of connection to the PC allows it to be faster and to transfer files much more quickly.All in all, a great hard drive and one I truly reccomend.
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